Warm Spots

Warm Spots are warm, welcoming places for you can visit in winter. Find the locations of warm spots and the facilities they offer. Register a new Warm Spot.

Warm Spots are run by a range of different organisations including churches, village halls, local councils and libraries.

Warm Spots have their own opening days and times, and what they offer can vary. Please check with them before you travel.

You can find details of Warm Spots near you by:

  • searching the map
  • typing in what you're looking for into the search box
  • selecting the day of the week you want
  • using the links listed below the map

Register your own Warm Spot

To register a Warm Spot, please contact the team in your area.

Eden Community Development Team
Email: eden.areasupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Barrow Community Development Team
Email: barrow.areasupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk 

South Lakeland Community Development Team
Email: southlakeland.areasupport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk 

We also have a list of Community food outlets and food banks.

Cornerstone Community Church, Sedbergh

Open House Every Tuesday, 10am–12pm, Cornerstone Community Church Come and relax, chat, drink coffee (other beverages available!) play games, pursue hobbies and generally just ‘chill’. For more information contact Janice on 015396 20229
Little People Baby & Toddler Group Every Friday, 9.30–11am, In Term Time Cornerstone Community Church A place for toddlers, parents, and carers to be together and catch up. Suggested donation £2 per family. For more information contact Ben on 075250 65018

Gamblesby Methodist Church

Services include free WiFi coffee/tea and biscuits and friendly chat. Dominos are also available. Community coffee morning - knit, play dominoes or just enjoy a chat. Warm drink and biscuits. Possibly light lunches (Soup and roll) if demand arises

Grange Methodist Church

Second Tuesday of the month - a hot meal and company
Every Wednesday - community coffee morning

Grasmere Village Hall

Very welcoming community based cafe Tea, coffee and biscuits. Occasionally people will bring along 'tasty treats' Table tennis available for people to use.

Great Salkeld Village Hall

Community based coffee/tea/biscuits and seating are provided free of charge. Occasional special events where hot sandwiches/cakes and home bakes are provided.